US Bridges

SR 47 over Browns Wonder Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 02.63 N SR 39 · Structure no. 017710

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,837
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Browns Wonder Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 47 over Browns Wonder Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,837 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,902 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 47
CrossesBrowns Wonder Creek
Location02.63 N SR 39
RouteState Highway 47
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1264, -86.43241
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,837 (2018)
Projected traffic5,902 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 47 over Browns Wonder Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 47 over Browns Wonder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 47 over Browns Wonder Creek carry?

About 4,837 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Browns Wonder Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 47 over Browns Wonder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.